Hand turned trinket box with finial
Handmade box from a combination of unique kinds of wood. The hollow form part of the box is made of Black Heart Sassafras.
Black Heart Sassafras (Atherosperma moschatum) is an evergreen tree native to the cool temperate rainforests of Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales in Australia.
The band at the top of the bowl and the finial are made from Gidgee.
Gidgee (Acacia cambagei) is a hardwood species endemic to Australia and is very hard, strong and long-lasting.
This box can be used as a decorative item due to its uniqueness and also as a small jewelry box.
The diameter is 15cm and the height, including the handle is 10cm.